A key-ready, three-bedroom corner apartment of 108 m² built in 2025 in Cancelada, a residential district of Estepona on the western Costa del Sol. The asking price is fixed at €630,000. The apartment sits on the first floor of a gated complex with a communal pool and gym, and includes a 30 m² west-facing terrace with mountain views, an underground parking space and a 6.5 m² storage room. Playa del Saladillo lies approximately 0.8 km away as the crow flies, and several golf courses are within 2 km. This page sets out the factual characteristics of the home and its surroundings.
Within the Costa del Sol market, this apartment occupies the mid-to-upper segment for a three-bedroom key-ready unit. A comparison with current new-build projects illustrates the context. Aquamar in Torre del Mar advertises from €269,950, and Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, both eastern and central-coast locations with lower land values than the Estepona, Marbella corridor. Closer to home, Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts at €321,000, but from-prices typically reflect the smallest unit types; a comparable three-bedroom with parking and storage in a new Estepona development generally prices well above that entry figure. The €630,000 fixed asking price here buys position and immediacy. Cancelada sits on the New Golden Mile, the stretch between Estepona and Guadalmina that has become one of the most consolidated international-residential zones of the coast, supported by golf infrastructure (Flamingos, El Paraiso, Tramores, Atalaya and Guadalmina all within a short drive) and by proximity to both Estepona and Marbella. Compared with Marbella proper, 16 km away as the crow flies with a median price level substantially above Estepona's, Cancelada offers access to the same coastline and services at a lower entry point. Market liquidity supports the segment: approximately 3,466 housing transactions per year occur in the area, and the median provincial income of €16,450 indicates that demand at this price level comes predominantly from international buyers rather than the local wage economy. For a buyer weighing this apartment against off-plan alternatives, the trade-off is straightforward: an off-plan purchase may cost less per square metre but carries construction-period risk and a waiting time before use, whereas this unit is completed, documented and immediately habitable, with parking and storage included rather than priced separately.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Cancelada is a residential area within the municipality of Estepona, positioned between Estepona town and Marbella (16 km as the crow flies). The nearest beach, Playa del Saladillo, is about 0.8 km away in a straight line, and three golf courses sit within 1.7 km. Daily amenities are concentrated locally: 24 restaurants, four pharmacies and two banks within 2 km.
The apartment offers three exterior bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, two bathrooms with walk-in showers and an open-plan kitchen-living area of 108 m² built (91 m² useful). The 30 m² west-facing terrace provides afternoon and evening sun with panoramic mountain views. A private garage space and separate storage room in the basement are included in the sale.
The building was completed in 2025 and the apartment is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied immediately after purchase. The construction date places it within the current generation of Costa del Sol residential builds, with modern insulation standards, a lift and a heat-pump climate system. Any completion or handover dates should be treated as indicative until confirmed in the purchase deed.
The property does not include a private pool; swimming facilities are communal within the urbanisation. There is no private garden, and the plot is not detached. The terrace faces west only, so morning sun on the outdoor space is limited. Cancelada itself is not a town centre; residents depend on Estepona or San Pedro for larger services, which requires a car for most trips.
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A buyer relocating permanently to the Costa del Sol who wants a move-in-ready home without construction risk will find the 2025 completion and key-ready status directly relevant: no waiting period, no off-plan uncertainty, and modern systems from day one. A household with children has three proper bedrooms, all exterior, plus two full bathrooms, a configuration that avoids the morning bottleneck of single-bathroom apartments. The International School of Estepona lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies and Creators International School 6.9 km, and 19 primary and 10 secondary schools operate in the wider area, which matters for year-round residence. Golf and racket-sports households form a third group. Three golf courses within 1.7 km (Flamingos Golf at 1.4 km, Tramores Golf at 1.6 km, El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse at 1.7 km) and three racket clubs within 1.5 km place the apartment at the centre of this recreation cluster. A buyer primarily seeking maximum interior space per euro may find larger units further from the coast at lower price points; here the price reflects the key-ready status, the location between Estepona and Marbella, and the included parking and storage.
The apartment was built in 2025 and delivered in what the seller describes as excellent condition, which at this construction date implies current-generation finishing standards. The interior layout follows the open-plan model now standard on the Costa del Sol: the kitchen integrates with the living and dining area, and the 108 m² built (91 m² useful) yields a usable-space ratio of about 84%, reasonable for the region. All three bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, removing an immediate furnishing cost. Both bathrooms have flush-to-floor walk-in showers, a feature that combines ease of cleaning with barrier-free use, relevant for older occupants or buyers planning long-term residence. Interior images show a modern kitchen with white cabinetry and integrated appliances, and contemporary finishes in the hallway and bathrooms. Climate control consists of air conditioning with a heat pump, covering both cooling and heating; the system supports hot and cold A/C with pre-installation in place. The west-facing 30 m² terrace is covered, extending its usability into the cooler months and providing shade in high summer during the late afternoon. The apartment sits on the first floor of a building with a lift, so the exterior position of every room is combined with easy stair-free access. Underground parking keeps the car out of the sun year-round, and the separate 6.5 m² storage room accommodates luggage, sports equipment or seasonal items, a practical detail in a holiday-usage context.
The asking price is fixed at €630,000 for the complete package: the 108 m² apartment, the underground parking space and the 6.5 m² storage room. This is an existing, key-ready home completed in 2025, not an off-plan purchase, so there is no price list with unit variations. Comparable new-build projects in the region advertise from-prices, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, but those figures relate to different locations and typically smaller units. Local housing market activity in the area runs at approximately 3,466 transactions per year.
Daily life in this apartment follows the rhythm of a residential coastal neighbourhood rather than a town centre. Cancelada consists mainly of low-rise apartment complexes and villas arranged around small commercial strips. Within 2 km there are 24 restaurants, several pharmacies, banks, a dentist and a park, which covers routine needs without driving further. For larger shopping, healthcare beyond the two local health centres, or administrative matters, Estepona town and Marbella are the natural destinations. The apartment's corner position means all three bedrooms have exterior walls and windows, which translates into cross-ventilation and daylight throughout the day, a practical benefit in a climate where average monthly temperatures range from 12 to 26°C. The west-facing 30 m² terrace functions as an outdoor room from mid-afternoon onwards: with an average of 19.3°C annually and roughly six months of swimming-season temperatures (water at or above 20°C), the terrace and the communal pool are usable for most of the year. The urbanisation itself is gated and includes a communal pool, a children's pool and a gym, so the basic leisure infrastructure is on site. Sports facilities nearby include the Racket Club Villa Paderna (0.7 km as the crow flies), Club de Tenis (0.8 km) and RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club (1.5 km). The immediate environment is quiet outside the summer months, with tourism concentrated along the beach strip; 25 hotels and roughly 6,900 beds in the wider area mean busier summers and calmer winters, a pattern typical of this stretch of coast.
Cancelada functions as a self-contained residential node on the A-7 corridor between Estepona and Marbella. The immediate 2 km radius contains the essentials of daily life: 24 restaurants, four pharmacies, two banks, two cafés, a dentist and a park. This density means that breakfast, prescriptions and cash withdrawals do not require a car journey, though larger supermarkets and specialised services sit slightly further afield. Education is well represented for a district of this size: 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools operate in the area, with The International School of Estepona 1.6 km away in a straight line and Creators International School at 6.9 km. Healthcare is covered by two health centres locally, with hospital-level care in Estepona and Marbella. Public transport exists, four lines serving 21 stops, and can connect the area to Estepona and along the coast, but the service frequency is oriented towards local commuting rather than full car-free living. In practice, most residents of Cancelada use a car for the majority of trips. The road network compensates: the coastal A-7 and the AP-7 toll motorway place Marbella (16 km as the crow flies) and Estepona within a short drive, and Gibraltar airport lies roughly 44 km straight-line away with Málaga-Costa del Sol at about 54 km. A Tesla Supercharger in Estepona, 1.5 km away, serves electric-vehicle owners.
The map shows the apartment's position in Cancelada relative to the coastline, with Playa del Saladillo under a kilometre away as the crow flies. The golf courses around Flamingos and El Paraiso sit to the northeast, Marbella 16 km east, and Estepona town to the west, a classic New Golden Mile setting between sea and mountains.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cancelada occupies a strategic middle position on the western Costa del Sol: within Estepona municipality but functionally equidistant between Estepona town and the Marbella, Benahavís belt. Marbella (16 km straight-line, about 148,000 inhabitants) and Málaga (63 km, about 579,000 inhabitants) frame the urban hierarchy, while Algeciras (51 km) connects towards Cádiz province and Gibraltar. This positioning gives residents access to two full urban centres, Estepona and Marbella, within a short drive, without living in either. The immediate neighbours, Benahavís and the New Golden Mile, form one of the most consolidated international-resident zones of the coast.
The nearest beach, Playa del Saladillo, lies 0.8 km away as the crow flies, with Playa del Sol Villacana at 1.0 km and Playa de Guadalmansa at 1.5 km, three swimming options within walking or short-driving distance. The gradient from the urbanisation to the coast is a moderate 3.2%, which makes the walk back from the beach manageable on foot for most people. Golf access is a defining feature of the location: Flamingos Golf at 1.4 km, Tramores Golf at 1.6 km and El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse at 1.7 km, all straight-line distances, with actual road distances somewhat longer. Racket sports cluster equally close, with Villa Paderna at 0.7 km and Club de Tenis at 0.8 km. A public swimming pool at Parque Antena sits 1.8 km away. Regional connectivity is strong by road. Marbella is 16 km as the crow flies, Estepona town closer still, and Puerto Deportivo José Banús, the marina at Puerto Banús, 8.8 km straight-line, roughly a quarter-hour drive. Airports: Gibraltar approximately 44 km and Málaga-Costa del Sol approximately 54 km in a straight line; driving times are longer and depend on traffic along the A-7.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 44 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 54 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data places this location firmly in the Mediterranean sweet spot. Average monthly temperatures run from 12°C in the coolest month to 26°C in the warmest, with an annual average of 19.3°C. Winters are mild enough that the covered terrace remains usable year-round, while summers are warm but moderated by the sea breeze at this low elevation. The swimming season lasts approximately six months, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, in practice from late spring into October. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half-year, with long dry stretches in summer. Elevation is 30 metres above sea level with a moderate 3.2% gradient to the coast, so the setting is essentially flat coastal terrain rather than hillside. The apartment's west orientation aligns with the mountain views: the terrace catches the afternoon and evening sun, and the sunsets over the Sierra Bermeja foothills behind Estepona are a daily, observable feature rather than a marketing claim. The 32 local public holidays per year reflect the Andalusian festival calendar, which shapes the rhythm of local life, particularly in summer.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 1.5 km of the apartment as the crow flies. Playa del Saladillo at 0.8 km is the nearest: a broad, dark-sand beach backed by chiringuitos, the traditional beach restaurants of this coast. Playa del Sol Villacana (1.0 km) and Playa de Guadalmansa (1.5 km) extend the same stretch of coastline, giving residents a choice of access points within minutes of home. Golf is the area's second recreation pillar. Flamingos Golf (1.4 km) is an 18-hole course known for its conditioning and tournament history; Tramores Golf (1.6 km) and El Paraiso (1.7 km) add further options, so a rotating golf calendar requires almost no driving. The three racket clubs within 1.5 km, Villa Paderna, Club de Tenis and RozaRossa, cover tennis and padel, the latter being the dominant social sport on the coast. Within the urbanisation, the communal pool, children's pool and gym provide daily exercise options without leaving the gate. For maritime recreation, Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 8.8 km straight-line offers mooring, dining and boat trips. Tourism infrastructure in the wider area, 25 hotels and about 6,900 beds, supports a full seasonal service economy: restaurants and beach clubs stay open through summer, with a quieter but functional off-season.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 90 mm |
| February | 13.5°C | 57 mm |
| March | 14.7°C | 182 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 80 mm |
| May | 20.0°C | 36 mm |
| June | 24.2°C | 8 mm |
| July | 27.4°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.5°C | 7 mm |
| September | 24.1°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 73 mm |
| November | 16.0°C | 97 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 83 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL033541
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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